University News
‘May 4 Moments’
In her first year as the director of the May 4 Visitor Center, Alison Caplan has enjoyed uniquely wonderful and "magical" experiences in how Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s history creates connections and inspiration.
What a Difference 3% Makes
The extensive detail that goes into efficiently maintaining a modern campus may surprise you. And, when you learn how the planning experts at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University handle this important task, you will be equally impressed.
From 1941: Former Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« President – KIDNAPPED!
In 1941, a writing exercise for high school journalists visiting Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« was centered around a fictional kidnapping of the university's first president, John E. McGilvrey. In a pre-internet version of a "home page takeover," the stories ran on the front page of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«r - without including information revealing that they were not real!
Honoring Our Best
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University took a moment to honor the faculty, staff and students whose accomplishments help to lift the university to higher heights.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Goes Green at Earth Fest
Birds flew overhead, black squirrels darted around and a cool, calm breeze swept across Risman Plaza on April 22 as dozens of organizations assembled their tables for Earth Fest, an interactive Earth Day event.
Educating the Next Generation: Civic Engagement, Social Justice and Peaceful Change
An all-day conference, presented by the May 4 Education Committee for K-12 educators, students, and Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University faculty and staff, will help participants demonstrate knowledge about the critical history of student activism and organizing at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«, emphasizing the significance of May 4.
Honoring Honors College Class of 2024
Honors College students graduating in spring, summer and fall 2024, along with distinguished faculty and alumni were honored at a special luncheon event in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesday at CAPS
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« staffers from Counseling and Psychological Services wore teal in support of their colleagues at the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services' Teal Tuesday campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Power in Pedaling
Did you know that there are 13.2 miles of bike paths at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«? Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« is bike-friendly and winning awards for it.
IN A FLASH: Flashes of Spring
Blooming flowers and budding trees herald the annual green up on campus in spring semester.